Rep. Sarah Liguori

Maddy summaryHB 2475 prohibits Arizona law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings that conceal their face while on duty, directly affecting all police departments, sheriff's offices, and state law enforcement agencies. It requires each agency to create and publicly post a policy restricting face coverings to specific exceptions: active undercover work (with authorization), tactical operations requiring protective gear, or special weapons teams during active duties. The bill explicitly excludes clear masks, medical masks, safety gear for hazardous conditions, and motorcycle helmets from the prohibition. This law aims to increase officer visibility and public trust during routine interactions.

Maddy summaryHB 2362 requires owners of residential rental properties in Arizona, especially short-term rentals (less than 30 days), to register specific details with their county assessor. This includes owner contact information, property address, year built, and confirmation of short-term rental status. If owners fail to register, tenants can terminate leases and demand refunds of prepaid rent within 10 days, and cities/towns may impose daily fines of up to $150 for non-compliance. The bill directly affects rental property owners (including out-of-state owners who must designate a local agent) and tenants, with enforcement handled by county assessors and local governments.

Maddy summaryHB 2645 prohibits price gouging on "essential off-patent or generic drugs" in Arizona, which are defined as common, non-patented medications meeting specific criteria (e.g., expired patents, listed by WHO or HHS as essential for serious conditions). It directly affects drug manufacturers and distributors, requiring them to justify price increases of 50% or more within a year - triggered if costs exceed $80 for a 30-day supply or full treatment - by submitting detailed cost breakdowns to the Attorney General. The law allows the Attorney General to investigate, demand corrective actions (like refunding consumers), and impose civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation. It specifically targets drugs used in Arizona’s state medical assistance program (Medicaid), aiming to prevent unjustified price hikes that limit patient access.

Maddy summaryHB 2712 requires Arizona courts to create public reports for every eviction case where a landlord wins. The reports must include the location (city/county), the reason for the eviction, and be made publicly accessible. This bill directly affects courts (which must compile the reports) and the public (which gains access to this data). It does not change eviction laws or tenant/landlord rights, only adding a reporting requirement for eviction judgments.

Maddy summaryHB 2737 regulates chatbot providers in Arizona by requiring explicit user consent before using personal data or chat logs. It prohibits providers from processing personal data for chatbot outputs without affirmative consent, using chat logs to target advertisements, or processing minors' data without parental consent. The law mandates that consent requests must be clear, stand-alone, accessible to people with disabilities, and offer an equally prominent option to decline. Chatbot providers must also obtain separate consent to use adult users' data for training or profiling beyond fulfilling specific user requests. This directly affects companies developing or deploying chatbots within Arizona, imposing new data privacy requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 2718 establishes a new annual rent increase cap for most Arizona rental properties, limiting increases to the annual consumer price index (CPI) plus 3% (capped at a maximum 7% total increase per year). This applies to landlords after the first 36 months of a newly built property’s occupancy. The law requires the Arizona Department of Housing to calculate permissible increases, accept tenant complaints about violations, and refer cases to the attorney general for enforcement. It also includes provisions for landlords to handle tenant property or animals if a tenant dies or becomes incapacitated, requiring updated contact information for authorized retrieval.

Maddy summaryHB 2578 amends Arizona law to add a new provision (Section 13-3102, subsection 17) making it a crime for an adult to fail to take reasonable measures to prevent a minor from accessing a firearm. This directly affects parents, guardians, or anyone responsible for minors who have firearms in their care. The key mechanism requires adults to secure weapons so minors cannot access them, with penalties for negligence in this duty. The law does not prohibit firearm ownership but targets preventable access by children through specific safety measures. (This summary focuses solely on the policy change described in the bill text.)

Maddy summaryHB 2648 allocates $160 million from Arizona's general fund for child care assistance through the Department of Economic Security during fiscal year 2026-2027. This funding directly supports families using state child care assistance programs by ensuring consistent financial resources for providers. The bill also specifies that these funds are exempt from standard appropriation lapsing rules, meaning the money won't expire if not fully spent by the end of the fiscal year. As a funding measure, it does not change eligibility rules or program structure but secures dedicated resources for existing child care services.

Maddy summaryHB 2565 requires Arizona landlords to provide tenants in writing, at the start of a lease, with details about property management, ownership, and the state's landlord-tenant laws (available on the Arizona Department of Housing website). It also mandates that landlords include eviction prevention resources - such as the website azcourthelp.org or local assistance services from the Department of Economic Security - in any written notice of lease violations or nonpayment. These requirements apply directly to all residential landlords and tenants in Arizona, aiming to improve transparency and access to support. The bill does not change existing tenant or landlord obligations but adds specific disclosure rules to existing law.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Arizona's child care assistance program rules to expand eligibility and clarify income thresholds. It directly affects low-income families transitioning from cash aid, foster care children, families facing crises (like domestic violence or homelessness), and parents pursuing education or job training. Key changes include setting income limits (assistance ends if income exceeds 165% of the federal poverty level or 85% of state median income), prioritizing families at or below 100% of the federal poverty level, and allowing child care support while parents complete education programs related to employment. The department manages funding through waiting lists and priority categories based on income levels.